Devices or structures open to the public by which persons are conveyed or moved in an unusual manner for diversion; and

Passenger tramways.

The VADR prescribes uniform statewide regulations to be complied with for the construction, maintenance, inspection, and operation of amusement devices, whether mobile or affixed to a site. Enforcement of the VADR is the responsibility of each local government’s building inspection department. The local government may charge fees to defray the costs of enforcement and appeals arising from the application of the VADR.

The board bases the technical requirements of the VADR on nationally accepted standards and makes as few amendments as possible. Local government has not been granted the authority to amend the provisions of the VADR. The purpose is to benefit the citizens of Virginia by promoting efficiency and safety in the amusement device industry, many aspects of which are interstate in nature.

an administrative appeals system for resolution of disagreements between code officials and amusement device owners or operators.

The regulations recognize and refer to the code official and the State Building Code Technical Review Board as established under the USBC. Contained in the VADR are enforcement procedures that must be used by the enforcing agency. Certified amusement device inspectors must perform the inspections of amusement devices. Certified inspectors may be employees of the local government or may be independent inspectors that are paid for by the amusement device owners or operators.